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Canadian Hockey League celebrates Talk Today month

February 23, 2018

It’s OK to ask for help. That’s the message being shared throughout the month of February at Canadian Hockey League (CHL) games across the country. CHL teams are hosting mental health awareness games as part of Talk Today, one of Canada’s most comprehensive mental health/sport-related programs. Each Talk Today game features: A kiosk run by a […]Continue readingCanadian Hockey League celebrates Talk Today month

New report reveals that mental health police records still a barrier to employment

Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) and Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario (CMHA Ontario) are joining forces to call on political parties to commit to urgently-needed investments in mental health and addictions care. To help influence the June 7, 2018 provincial election, AMHO has released Where Change Happens, an action plan that calls for new […]Continue readingChampions call for increased funding for mental health and addictions care

Add your voice in support of mental health and addictions care

February 9, 2018

Ontarians are raising their voices in support of mental health and addictions care. More than 5,600 Ontarians have added their name to a petition calling for mental health and addictions care to receive equal funding to physical care. The petition is part of the Erase the Difference campaign, spearheaded by the Canadian Mental Health Association […]Continue readingAdd your voice in support of mental health and addictions care

February is #TalkToday Month across the OHL

February 2, 2018

Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League, in association with the Canadian Mental Health Association, and Teachers Life, are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of mental health during upcoming OHL games throughout the month of February. The awareness campaign is part of the ongoing commitment by OHL clubs, local CMHA Ontario Branches, […]Continue readingFebruary is #TalkToday Month across the OHL

Support is growing for Erase the Difference campaign

January 25, 2018

Ontarians are showing that they want mental health and addictions care funded the same as physical care. So far, more than 3,500 supporters have signed the petition calling for equal funding on the Erase the Difference website. The campaign has also received media exposure across the province, with coverage including CTV Northern News, CBC London […]Continue readingSupport is growing for Erase the Difference campaign

Webinar to share stats on drug use among Ontario students

January 24, 2018

The risk of substance use and addiction among youth is a priority within Ontario. A new webinar hosted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health on Wednesday January 31st from 10:30-12 will focus on the findings from the 2017 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS). The webinar will include the results of […]Continue readingWebinar to share stats on drug use among Ontario students

Inmates with mental health issues will not face solitary confinement in Ontario